The von Clausewitz Gambit

The von Clausewitz Gambit is an unusual opening move on a dating app, whereby the person making the opening move delivers a pick-up line derived from Carl von Clausewitz, usually as a reference to his masterpiece 'Vom Kriege' ('On War').

"Did you see that screenshot Kevin put in the groupchat? He used the von Clausewitz Gambit on a girl he matched with on Hinge!"

"Yeah man that's insane, I can't believe it worked!"

by Carl_von_Clausewitz January 15, 2024

Pulling a Danish Gambit

Pulling a Danish Gambit is a term that broadly means sacrificing something or someone for personal gain; Typically something that is not equal to what was sacrificed.

The "Danish Gambit" in the term references to the chess opening called "Danish Gambit", where white sacrifices two pawns for quicker development of his other chess pieces

- "Michael just broke his foot for 5 dollars because of a bet"
- "Why is he pulling a danish gambit like that?"

by michaeljacksononsteroids April 27, 2024

king's gambit

A gambit where you sack your king.

Person 1:Dude you can't take my rook with your king, it's protected by the queen
Person 2:Bro it's king's gambit, how do you not know that

by zappity May 20, 2024

Magnus Carlsen gambit

The opening 1. c3 2. Qa4 3. Qh4 4. Kd1 5. f3 6. Qe1. What your opponent does doesn't matter.

*plays Magnus Carlsen gambit*

by Sidnut March 4, 2024

Latch’s Gambit

When someone does or says something so stupid, that you know a real human possessing a functioning brain could not possibly have done it organically. Therefore the only possibility can be the aforementioned act of stupidity must be an attempt at rage bait.

Nah no way you just did that dumbass shit bro, that’s Latch’s Gambit, it has to be.

by Bignastywordmaster April 19, 2025

The Frog's Gambit

A deliberate maneuver where you begin a task under adverse conditions, anticipating an external intervention.

He played the frog's gambit in hopes that he would not have to walk.

by FrogmeisterxDave February 7, 2026

Newsom's Gambit

A gambit used when democracy is about to fall to an encroaching dictatorship. Named after Gavin Newsom, who is using this gambit to push back Velveeta Voldemort's rigging of the 2026 midterms.

Did you hear about Newsom's Gambit? It saved America!

by LightRemembered August 23, 2025